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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
8
A discussion of what constitutes a truly amusing jest, contrasting absurdity and exaggeration with different humor types. It cites household mishaps, clown humor, and puns, then favors wit that prompts thought, ending with Repplier's Heaven anecdote about a wealthy woman surprised by humble surroundings.
Daily Fashion Hints presents two charming three piece sets you can make at home. The upper uses purple velvet with ermine and a velvet toque with ermine trim. The lower set features a black velvet sport hat, sapphire blue taffeta scarf and bag with a turned up hat and bright ornament. Novel accessories can elevate a plain gown, as French women show through distinctive details.
Springfield Sept 8 Judge Creighton in Sangamon county circuit court sustained the defense demurrer in a bill by the New York Central railroad against Secretary of State Stevenson to restrain payment of 300000 into the state treasury as an incorporation fee. The road paid a similar fee to the state public utilities commission and claims double taxation.
Elizabeth and William Channon host a dinner dance at the Snn Ecarte club house with guests including Dorothy Dayton Reena Urban Georgeann Castle Eleanor Ellis Arlene Weis Margaret Hartman of Macomb and others. Many plan trips this week with students leaving for James Millikin university and Exeter School while Mrs McConnell speaks to the Women's Forum.
Miss Ruth Brown of Quincy, sister of Florence Brown, violin instructor at Milliken Conservatory of Music, won the scholarship for advanced piano study after a competitive examination held Thursday in Decatur NL.
Ottawa Illinois witnesses Wednesday night disorders in the cement workers strike as officials forewarn another riot could force state troops back to police the area. An automobile owned by cement mill officials was blown apart by bombs thrown by strikers amid the unrest.
A Quincy highway committee met with Marion county judges in Palmyra to press urgent repairs on the Taylor road from the Quincy bridge toward Palmyra. They seek temporary improvements this fall and a permanent road next year, plus reconstruction of a dangerous drainage ditch bridge. The judges pledged co operation and rapid action if Quincy funds and local effort follow through.
President Wilson signed the federal workmen's compensation act, passed by Congress, providing relief for government employees injured on the job.
The YMC physical committee and YWCA joint group held their Thursday noon meeting to review and plan the month’s work tasking.
A Bar Porter club was organized at a Hotel Quincy meeting on Thursday evening. Addresses were given and officers elected, including President Jacob Henderson and Secretary Edward Miles.
Miss Elsie Bock and August Kaufmann, both of Melrose, were married at 5 o clock Wednesday afternoon in Bluff Hall parsonage by Rev. Benjamin Paumann. The bride wore crepe de chine and carried a bouquet of roses. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents’ home, blue and white decorations, plus a Bluff Hall band serenade. The couple will reside in the bride’s parents’ old homestead after a Springfield honeymoon.
Miss Annie M. Reushciel and Hamp M. Harvey, prominent Camp Point residents, wed last Sunday at Rev. Homer’s residence. The bride wore a blue embroidered voile dress with a matching blue hat. After the ceremony the couple motored to Wolf Ridge for church and are at home with the Harveys on W. M. Harvey’s residence.
The first meeting of the season will be held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Anderson Lee 2117 Jefferson Street. Small favors are thankfully received and often unthankfully remembered.
The article lists fall fabrics in burgundy, plum, brown, and yellow with 36 inch satins priced from 1.50 to 3 per yard. It notes a satin finished foulard introduced this season in plain colors, 40 inch width, pure silk, and priced at 2 per yard from the Store of Quality.
Text notes strong demand for silk poplin fabrics in suit making with fashion houses and tailors citing quality, drape, and sheen. Buyers seek durable, lightweight weaves for summer wardrobes as retailers report steady orders and rising prices.
A new lot of men’s crepe shirts in pretty stripe patterns arrives. The shirts are soft and cool for office wear. They come in several qualities and will be sold for 1.50 1.75 and 2.00 dollars.
A display of sheer crepe de chine fabrics showcases fall colors plum and burgundy. The 40 inch width fabric is priced at 1.75 per yard, presented as a high quality option for American women seeking elegant drape and versatile combinations.
The article touts 36 inch wide striped silks for coat linings selling at 1.25 per yard, highlighting colors and luxury in fall coats with bright linings and rich finishing touches. The emphasis is on material quality and price for fashion-conscious buyers.
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